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  1. #1
    Does anyone know when this phone is going to be released in the
    States? I'm afraid to purchase this on the grey market due to
    possible problems or lack of support



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  2. #2
    Drew Cutter
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    Re: A780 Phone

    This is first generation linux cell phone. From what I've seen so far
    its better to wait to see what apps will be developed and what kind of
    future it has . Since it more of a corporate level phone , the bluetooth
    would concern us security geeks. The phone would have to get past your
    companies security people. The bluetooth problem is suppose to be fix by
    this time next year.



  3. #3
    BB
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    Re: A780 Phone

    I don't thinks I'd consider this a first generation phone, there was
    the A760, A768, A768i, and the E680. So the A780 is just a progression
    of that. But with the capability of bluetooth, java and edge its going
    to be hard to beat. I think they missed the boat by not adding wi-fi
    as welll but only time will tell. Hopefully it will not retail for the
    exorbitent prices that the windows mobile systems are selling for.



    On 3 Dec 2004 02:21:13 GMT, Drew Cutter <[email protected]> wrote:

    >This is first generation linux cell phone. From what I've seen so far
    >its better to wait to see what apps will be developed and what kind of
    >future it has . Since it more of a corporate level phone , the bluetooth
    >would concern us security geeks. The phone would have to get past your
    >companies security people. The bluetooth problem is suppose to be fix by
    >this time next year.





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    Drew Cutter
    Guest

    Re: A780 Phone



    BB wrote:
    > I don't thinks I'd consider this a first generation phone, there was
    > the A760, A768, A768i, and the E680. So the A780 is just a progression
    > of that. But with the capability of bluetooth, java and edge its going
    > to be hard to beat. I think they missed the boat by not adding wi-fi
    > as welll but only time will tell. Hopefully it will not retail for the
    > exorbitent prices that the windows mobile systems are selling for.
    >
    >
    >
    > On 3 Dec 2004 02:21:13 GMT, Drew Cutter <[email protected]> wrote:
    >
    >
    >>This is first generation linux cell phone. From what I've seen so far
    >>its better to wait to see what apps will be developed and what kind of
    >>future it has . Since it more of a corporate level phone , the bluetooth
    >>would concern us security geeks. The phone would have to get past your
    >>companies security people. The bluetooth problem is suppose to be fix by
    >>this time next year.

    >

    I agree on missing to boat on wifi. What bothers me the most is who is
    selling linux based phones. I've asked verizon . Is there a enterprise
    level cell phone division for verizon ? The A780 is not for the typical
    user. Nor is the typical user going to pay for the A780 models on the
    market. I just got a new Motorola v710 for now. I want a linux phone bad.



  5. #5
    Drew Cutter
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    Re: A780 Phone

    I put my self on the notification list as to when its available.
    Verizon ?????



  6. #6
    MS
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    Re: A780 Phone


    "BB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news[email protected]...
    > I don't thinks I'd consider this a first generation phone, there was
    > the A760, A768, A768i, and the E680. So the A780 is just a progression
    > of that. But with the capability of bluetooth, java and edge its going
    > to be hard to beat. I think they missed the boat by not adding wi-fi
    > as welll but only time will tell. Hopefully it will not retail for the
    > exorbitent prices that the windows mobile systems are selling for.


    Is it considered a smartphone? (I know it's not a Microsoft Smartphone, but
    is it considered a Linux smartphone?)

    As the OP asked, anyone have any info as to when it will become available in
    the USA? On which carrier(s)?





  7. #7
    Drew Cutter
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    Re: A780 Phone



    MS wrote:
    > "BB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news[email protected]...
    >
    >>I don't thinks I'd consider this a first generation phone, there was
    >>the A760, A768, A768i, and the E680. So the A780 is just a progression
    >>of that. But with the capability of bluetooth, java and edge its going
    >>to be hard to beat. I think they missed the boat by not adding wi-fi
    >>as welll but only time will tell. Hopefully it will not retail for the
    >>exorbitent prices that the windows mobile systems are selling for.

    >
    >
    > Is it considered a smartphone? (I know it's not a Microsoft Smartphone, but
    > is it considered a Linux smartphone?)
    >
    > As the OP asked, anyone have any info as to when it will become available in
    > the USA? On which carrier(s)?
    >
    >

    You have to get on the mailing list as to when its release. I would call
    it a linux smart phone.



  8. #8
    MS
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    Re: A780 Phone


    "Drew Cutter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...

    > You have to get on the mailing list as to when its release.


    Sorry, not interested in getting spammed! I'm not getting on any company's
    "e-mailing list". I doubt people on the list will really have info before
    anyone else in any case. I was wondering if anyone reading had any inside
    info--for instance, someone who works for Motorola, or a carrier that is
    planning to carry the phone.





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